How to Buy a Cheap Blackberry Pearl
The BlackBerry Pearl is a smartphone created by Research in Motion (RIM). The phone includes features such as Internet browsing and email, a digital camera, GPS and office productivity software. As of 2009, the BlackBerry Pearl carries a suggested retail price starting at $349. Learn how to find a discount, cheap BlackBerry Pearl to increase your mobile productivity without having to pay full price.
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Sign up for a service contract with one of the many licensed BlackBerry service providers in North America. Most service providers offer a significant discount on the Pearl if you sign a two- or three-year contract. Notable service providers include AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Rogers Wireless and T-Mobile. For example, Verizon offers a $100 discount on the BlackBerry Pearl if you register for a new two-year contract.
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Check third-party retail outlets that partner with service providers. You may save additional money by shopping through a third-party. For example, the official BlackBerry store on Amazon (see Resources) offers a new BlackBerry Pearl for one cent with a new AT&T contract. In contrast, Pearl prices at AT&T's online store start at $99. However, both are significantly cheaper than the original suggested retail price.
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Ask the service provider if they have any refurbished, pre-owned BlackBerry Pearl smartphones in stock. All major service providers fix pre-owned Pearls and resell them at discounted prices. However, stock fluctuates daily and customers should check back frequently to see if any refurbished models are available.
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Read the classified ads. Previous BlackBerry Pearl owners who no longer need or want the smartphone occasionally try to get rid of them through newspaper and online classified ads (e.g. Craigslist).
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Tips & Warnings
When purchasing a BlackBerry Pearl through a classified ad, carefully examine the phone to ensure it functions properly before paying the seller.
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